The Blue Heron Cabin offers the most privacy, nestled between the 6 acre lake and a smaller pond. With its own outdoor area featuring a hot tub, firepit and adirondack chairs, couples or families can stargaze while they listen to the sounds of the property after enjoying the area’s many activities. Pet friendly and minutes from hiking & wineries. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: 1 Queen bed in lower bedroom 1 Queen bed in the loft AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS: Hot Tub Full-sized, fully furnished kitchen (no oven, but has cooktop) Smart TV WIFI RECREATION HIGHLIGHTS: Shawnee National Forest- You’re literally in the heart of it and have access to multiple trailheads within minutes. Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tours ~ across the street from the cabins Panther's Den < 5 minutes River 2 River Trail < 10 minutes Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch < 10 minutes Ferne Clyffe State Park ~ 15 minutes Giant City State Park ~ 20 minutes Devil’s Kitchen Lake and Little Grassy Lake ~ 20 minutes Crab Orchard Wilderness ~ 25 minutes Lake of Egypt < 20 minutes Makanda Marion Golf < 25 minutes Makanda, IL ~ 25 minutes Ozark, IL ~ 30 minutes Tunnel Hill State Trail ~ 35 minutes Rendleman Orchard (with Zinnia field!) ~ 30 minutes Lake of Egypt < 20 minutes Burden Falls ~ 45 minutes Jackson Falls ~ 45 minutes Bell Smith Springs - 50 minutes WINERIES & MORE: Blue Sky Vineyard & Feather Hills Winery < 10 minutes Starview Vineyards ~ 12 minutes Katy Lynn Distillery < 20 minutes Honker Hill Winery & Wichmann Vineyard < 20 minutes Owl Creek Vineyard & Lincoln Heritage Winery ~ 20 minutes Alto Vineyards & Peachbarn Winery & Cafe ~30 minutes Von Jakob Winery & Brewery ~ 30 minutes